2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Rainier | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
