1999 Vauxhall Omega vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 22 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 71 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 288 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 @ 3100 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Omega 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:
1999 Vauxhall Omega | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Vauxhall | Holden |
Model | Omega | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |