1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 70 kg more than 1977 Toyota Cressida. 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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden Sunbird | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Sunbird | Cressida |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |