1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 17 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 206 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Pontiac | Holden |
| Model | Firehawk | GTS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
