1977 Holden Statesman vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, both 1977 Holden Statesman and 1977 Holden Kingswood were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Statesman weights approximately 205 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, 1977 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Statesman | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Statesman | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
