1971 Holden Torana vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 255 kg more than 1971 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Torana | Victor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |