1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1967 Morris Mini Moke
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Mini Moke. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Mini Moke would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 716 kg more than 1967 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Morris Mini Moke, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1967 Morris Mini Moke | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Kingswood | Mini Moke |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2040 mm |
