1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Camaro | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
