1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 23 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Kingswood | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Kingswood | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |