1972 Holden Torana vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 37 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 675 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 2009 Porsche Cayman 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. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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