1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 20 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 118 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Kingswood | NSX |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |