1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 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 39 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 340 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 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. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Kingswood | P5 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
