1978 Holden GTS vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW

To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW 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. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.

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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.

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