1991 BMW M12 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 14 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, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M12 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
