1995 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood

To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 18 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 583 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 270 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Lotec Testa de Oro 1977 Holden Kingswood
Make Lotec Holden
Model Testa de Oro Kingswood
Year Released 1995 1977
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 4141 cc
Horse Power 741 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4550 RPM
Torque 900 Nm 326 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1380 kg


 

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