1976 Holden Torana vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 520 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Torana | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
