1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | GTV | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
