2012 Holden Calais vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 35 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), 2012 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Calais (344 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Calais should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Holden Calais (530 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden Calais | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Calais | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 213 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
