1971 Holden Torana vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 5 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, 1971 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Torana | Carina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |