1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Because 2007 Toyota Tundra 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Kingswood | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3710 mm |
