2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 37 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1067 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Express | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2830 mm |
