1978 BMW M1 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 1 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, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 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:
1978 BMW M1 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | M1 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |