1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1988 Maserati 228
To start off, 1988 Maserati 228 is newer by 11 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, 1988 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 115 kg more than 1988 Maserati 228.
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 (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1988 Maserati 228 | |
Make | Holden | Maserati |
Model | Kingswood | 228 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |