1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 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 80 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 315 kg more than 1980 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | GTS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
