1955 Porsche 356 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood

To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 600 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1955 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1955 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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