1972 Holden Torana vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 326 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 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Holden Torana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.

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