2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 34 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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:
2011 Nissan Frontier | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | Frontier | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2011 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2830 mm |