1971 Holden Torana vs. 1995 Honda Accord

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 24 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (136 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 267 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.

Because 1971 Holden Torana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Torana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.

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