1971 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Torana weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1971 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Torana | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
