1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden 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 155 kg more than 1988 Holden 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Kingswood | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
