1978 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Holden GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Holden GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Accord | GTS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
