1972 Holden Torana vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1972 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Torana | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
