1994 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 17 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 65 more horse power than 1994 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 114 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 520 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 520 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |