2005 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 26 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 318 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |