2005 BMW 330 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 28 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 23 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 325 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, 2005 BMW 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 330 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |