1977 Holden GTS vs. 1981 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 4 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 94 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 515 kg more than 1981 Pontiac 1000. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1981 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | GTS | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
