1972 Holden Torana vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 25 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 310 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Crew |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
