1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | Kingswood | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
