1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 307 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Berlina | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
