1972 Holden Torana vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Violet weights approximately 20 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, 1979 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Torana | Violet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1159 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |