1976 Holden Torana vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 25 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 591 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Holden Torana 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Holden Toyota
Model Torana Condor
Year Released 1976 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1256 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 62 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 96 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 855 kg 1446 kg
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2670 mm


 

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