1976 Holden Torana vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 is newer by 11 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 477 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, 1987 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Torana | 740 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
