1972 Holden Torana vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 249 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Torana | 924 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |