1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 195 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Kingswood | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
