1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 375 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
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 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Kingswood | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |