2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Camaro | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5670 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |