1987 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 10 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1977 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 750 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
