1975 Holden Torana vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1975 Holden Torana and 1975 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Torana (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Torana weights approximately 116 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7. 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, 1975 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Torana | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Holden | Triumph |
| Model | Torana | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
