2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 37 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, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. 1971 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Solstice 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Pontiac Solstice | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Pontiac | Holden |
Model | Solstice | Belmont |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |