1974 Holden Torana vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, both 1974 Holden Torana and 1974 Rover 3.5 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
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 Torana (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Torana | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Torana | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2820 mm |