2005 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Holden Belmont is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Civic | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
