2008 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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 86 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 125 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 318 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |