1970 Holden Torana vs. 1988 Honda Legend

To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 18 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 394 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.

Because 1970 Holden Torana 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 1970 Holden Torana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1970 Holden Torana (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend.

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