1977 Holden GTS vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, both 1977 Holden GTS and 1977 Porsche 912 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 335 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. 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 GTS (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | GTS | 912 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2220 mm |
