1972 Holden Torana vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 24 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 670 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Torana | Carlton |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |