1977 Holden GTS vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 @ 4550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 425 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | GTS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
