1970 Holden Torana vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 202 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana. 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Torana | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Torana | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |