1974 Holden Torana vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 236 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Torana | Condor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4143 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
