1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Holden Sunbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Holden | Suzuki |
| Model | Sunbird | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
