1970 Holden Torana vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. 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 16 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Torana | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Torana | 626 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |