1978 Holden GTS vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 245 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | GTS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
