1976 Holden Torana vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Torana weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Torana | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
