1970 Holden Torana vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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, 2008 Honda Civic (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 224 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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

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