1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 13 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 98 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 305 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Kingswood | 400 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
