1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 Mazda RX-01 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Mazda | Holden |
Model | RX-01 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |