1954 Austin A vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 605 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |