1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 23 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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Kingswood | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |