1975 Holden Torana vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (97 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Torana | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Torana | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |