1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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 45 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Kingswood | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 763 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |