1977 Holden GTS vs. 1977 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1977 Holden GTS and 1977 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Talbot Horizon. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 500 kg more than 1977 Talbot Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Holden GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Holden GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Talbot Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Talbot Horizon. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden GTS | 1977 Talbot Horizon | |
Make | Holden | Talbot |
Model | GTS | Horizon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |