1976 Holden Torana vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 7 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 595 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Torana | 959 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
