1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 33 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, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 54 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Kingswood | 125 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |