1976 Holden Torana vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 23 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi 400 weights approximately 295 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Holden | Venturi |
Model | Torana | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |