1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 405 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1980 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 1980 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Kingswood | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Kingswood | Accord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |