1978 Holden GTS vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 32 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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | GTS | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
