1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 16 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Kingswood | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
