1970 Holden Torana vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 40 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 983 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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Holden | Jeep |
| Model | Torana | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1933 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2781 mm |
