1972 Holden Torana vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 23 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 826 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (91 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Torana | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1159 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |