1979 Holden GTS vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 20 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 515 kg more than 1979 Holden GTS.

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, 2006 Honda Civic, 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

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