1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Kingswood | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |