1983 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 525 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
