2012 Smart ForTwo vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 41 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Smart ForTwo | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Smart | Holden |
| Model | ForTwo | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automated manual | Automatic |
