1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 11 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 160 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
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, 1990 Lancia Dedra, 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Kingswood | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
