1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Mark II 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 106 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Kingswood | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
