1976 Holden Torana vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 725 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1979 Avanti Avanti 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. 1979 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Holden | Avanti |
| Model | Torana | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
