1969 Buick GS vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | GS | GTS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
