1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 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, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 290 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Kingswood | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
