1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 is newer by 12 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 480 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Kingswood | S2 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
