1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
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 Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Sprinter 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 114 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 515 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Kingswood | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
