2011 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 628 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Pathfinder | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2008 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
