1972 Holden Torana vs. 1993 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Toyota Century is newer by 21 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 945 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, 1993 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1993 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1993 Toyota Century | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Torana | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |