1974 Holden Torana vs. 1974 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1974 Holden Torana and 1974 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Statesman (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Statesman weights approximately 270 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 Holden Statesman (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 1974 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Torana | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
