2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood

To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.

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 (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda RX-8 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.

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