2005 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Holden GTS

To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 1977 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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