2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 23 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 114 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 405 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (230 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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:
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Mazda | Holden |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2830 mm |
