1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 755 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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 (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 600 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
