1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 30 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 75 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 302 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Kingswood | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
