1973 Holden Belmont vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 28 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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, 1973 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Belmont | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Belmont | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |