1974 Holden Torana vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 33 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 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 575 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Torana | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4143 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
