1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 21 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 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 286 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | Kingswood | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
