1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 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 85 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 Kingswood (400 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | GTV | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |