1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 36 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 42 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 178 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Kingswood | Outback |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
