1978 Buick Electra vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 1 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 310 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS.
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 (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1977 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Electra | GTS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
