1977 Holden GTS vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 635 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | GTS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
