1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, both 1977 Chevrolet Impala and 1977 Holden Kingswood were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 230 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Impala | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 213 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
