1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 16 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, 1996 Renault 19 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Renault 19.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Kingswood | 19 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
