1995 Acura NSX vs. 1979 Holden GTS

To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 16 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, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.

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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX. 1979 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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