1980 BMW 628 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 628 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |