1975 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1975 Daihatsu Taft and 1975 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Torana (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana.
Because 1975 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Holden Torana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Holden Torana (97 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Taft | 1975 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
| Model | Taft | Torana |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
