1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 32 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, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Kingswood | 525 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
