1971 Holden Torana vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom

To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1819 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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