1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 33 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, 2012 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 329 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2012 Toyota Yaris, 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 2012 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Kingswood | Yaris |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1041 kg |