1991 Holden Commodore vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (172 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 15 kg more 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Holden Commodore | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |