1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, 2010 Maybach 62 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1506 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 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 778 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Holden | Maybach |
| Model | Kingswood | 62 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3828 mm |
