1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Xterra is newer by 27 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
Because 1980 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Kingswood | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
