1972 Holden Torana vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Torana weights approximately 261 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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, 1972 Holden Torana (96 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Torana | Seven |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
