1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Camaro and 1974 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Camaro | Torana |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
