1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 16 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 460 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 5.8 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |