2008 BMW M6 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 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, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M6 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M6 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
