1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Kingswood | 260 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |