1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 600 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Kingswood | 356 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2110 mm |