1979 Holden GTS vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden GTS 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 43 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 255 kg more than 1985 Holden Commodore. 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, 1979 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Commodore. 1985 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1979 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1979 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden GTS | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | GTS | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
