2010 GMC Savana vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 33 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1293 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Savana | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2673 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2830 mm |
