1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 680 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Kingswood | 936 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 700 kg |
