1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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, 1970 Opel Commodore (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Kingswood | Commodore |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |