1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1996 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 17 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, 1996 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 210 kg more than 1996 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1996 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Kingswood | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
