1978 Holden GTS vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 615 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Holden GTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | GTS | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
