2006 BMW 335 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 35 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, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 335 | Belmont |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |