1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, 1987 TVR Type S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 470 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S.
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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 1987 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Kingswood | Type S |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2300 mm |
