1974 Holden Torana vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Torana weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Holden Torana (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Torana | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
