1999 Acura NSX vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 21 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, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 11 kg more than 1999 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1999 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Acura NSX 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:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Acura | Holden |
| Model | NSX | GTS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
