1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 34 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 540 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Holden | Tata |
| Model | Kingswood | Safari |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
