1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Firebird | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Pontiac | Holden |
| Model | Firebird | GTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
