1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 7 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944.
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, 1986 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Kingswood | 944 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |