1976 Holden Torana vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 280 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Torana | Carina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
