2005 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 34 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 11 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 255 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 530 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
