1987 Dodge Daytona vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1987 Dodge Daytona is newer by 8 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, 1987 Dodge Daytona (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Dodge Daytona.
Because 1979 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 1979 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Daytona, 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, 1987 Dodge Daytona (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Dodge Daytona | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Daytona | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
