1978 Holden GTS vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 35 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 340 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.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS. 2013 BMW 6 series 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. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | GTS | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2856 mm |
