1976 BMW 633 vs. 1976 Holden Torana

To start off, both 1976 BMW 633 and 1976 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.

Compare all specifications:

1976 BMW 633 1976 Holden Torana
Make BMW Holden
Model 633 Torana
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1256 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 855 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2440 mm


 

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