1972 Holden Torana vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 40 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 935 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 2012 BMW 640 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. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Torana | 640 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2968 mm |
