1972 Holden Torana vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Torana | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
