1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 18 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 40 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. 1995 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Kingswood | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |