1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 30 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 948 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Holden | GMC |
| Model | Kingswood | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3645 mm |
