1976 Holden Torana vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 594 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Torana | Century |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |