2001 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont

To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 1971 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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