1970 Holden Torana vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 37 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 9 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.

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, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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 (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.

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