2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 33 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1163 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Holden GTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden GTS. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1977 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | GTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2830 mm |
