2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 35 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Suburban | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
