2007 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 30 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 24 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 105 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 @ 3100 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 325 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |