1972 Holden Torana vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 624 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.

Because 1972 Holden Torana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Holden Torana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Sunfire (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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