1974 Holden Torana vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 190 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 Torana (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster.

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