1993 BMW M3 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M3 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
