1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 31 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 870 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 2010 BMW 550 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Kingswood | 550 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3066 mm |