1974 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring 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 24 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 310 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden Kingswood (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | Touring | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
