1967 Holden HR vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 180 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Holden HR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Holden HR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | HR | Camry |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2776 mm |
