1978 Holden GTS vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 165 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1978 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden GTS | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | GTS | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |