1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 2006 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Kingswood | Accord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
