1978 Holden GTS vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. Both 1978 Holden GTS and 1979 Holden GTS are equipped with a 4,141 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden GTS | 1979 Holden GTS | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | GTS | GTS |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |