1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Torana weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1972 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Porsche 914 | 1972 Holden Torana | |
Make | Porsche | Holden |
Model | 914 | Torana |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1677 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |