1979 Holden GTS vs. 1979 Toyota Starlet
To start off, both 1979 Holden GTS and 1979 Toyota Starlet were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 780 kg more than 1979 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden GTS | 1979 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | GTS | Starlet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |