1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 972 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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 (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | Holden | Reliant |
Model | Kingswood | Bug |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1960 mm |