2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (369 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Caprice | Sunbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3788 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 369 Nm | 436 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |