1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 35 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, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 435 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.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Kingswood | 335 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
