1971 Holden Torana vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 6 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Torana | Cressida |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |