1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 365 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Kingswood | Speedster |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |