1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Kingswood | 240 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |