1972 Holden Torana vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 10 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Torana | Violet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |