1978 Holden GTS vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 155 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 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | GTS | Defender |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 180 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
