1977 Holden GTS vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 18 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, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX 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 1995 Honda NSX.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | GTS | NSX |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
