1977 Holden GTS vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden GTS would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden GTS. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1977 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | GTS | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
