1970 Holden Torana vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 41 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana.
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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Torana | 330 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1158 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
