1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 180 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
