1971 Holden Torana vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 39 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1744 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Torana | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3099 mm |