1972 Holden Torana vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice

To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 34 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 2,399 cc, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 417 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, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.

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