1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 275 kg more than 1980 Opel 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Commodore | 1978 Holden GTS | |
Make | Opel | Holden |
Model | Commodore | GTS |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |