1996 BMW 740 vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1979 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 740 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2830 mm |