1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1974 Holden Torana

To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana. 1974 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 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.

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