1956 Morris Isis vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis 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 128 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 83 kg more than 1956 Morris Isis. 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Isis 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Isis | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Morris | Holden |
| Model | Isis | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
