1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1974 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster 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 (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1974 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Kingswood | Monaro |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |