1978 Holden GTS vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 535 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 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | GTS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3190 mm |
