1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 213 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 1976 Holden Sunbird has automatic transmission and 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire has manual transmission. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Holden |
Model | Starfire | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |