1986 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 730 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |