1978 Holden GTS vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | GTS | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3000 mm |
