1982 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 3 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 35 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Holden GTS.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra. 1982 Buick Electra 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. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Electra | GTS |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
