1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 33 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (146 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3.
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, 2013 Mazda 3, 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Kingswood | 3 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
