1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1998 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1998 Nissan Almera is newer by 19 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Nissan Almera, 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 1998 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Kingswood | Almera |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |