1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 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 13 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 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:
1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Mazda | Holden |
Model | RX-7 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |