1975 Holden Torana vs. 2000 Mazda Protege

To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 25 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Protege (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 930 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.

Because 1975 Holden Torana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Holden Torana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mazda Protege (164 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (97 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Protege will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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