1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Kingswood | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
