1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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, 2011 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2011 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Kingswood | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Kingswood | Corolla |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2601 mm |