1995 Rover MGF vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF 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 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 68 more horse power than 1995 Rover MGF. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover MGF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover MGF weights approximately 144 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) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover MGF has manual transmission. 1995 Rover MGF 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 Rover MGF | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Rover | Holden |
Model | MGF | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |