1974 Holden Torana vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 90 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Torana | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Torana | 930 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |