1976 Holden Torana vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1976 Holden Torana and 1976 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 930 weights approximately 285 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 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Torana | 930 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |