1978 Holden GTS vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1174 kg more 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GTS | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3570 mm |
