1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (182 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Holden Torana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Holden Torana (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 1974 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1974 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Serie II | Torana |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 4143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
