1970 Holden Torana vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1415 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Torana | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
Model | Torana | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1158 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |