1972 Holden Torana vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Commodore weights approximately 355 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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Torana | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |