1970 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, both 1970 Holden Torana and 1970 Reliant Bug were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Torana weights approximately 542 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1970 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Torana | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | Holden | Reliant |
Model | Torana | Bug |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1960 mm |