1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 26 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (157 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 620 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 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Kingswood | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
