1976 Holden Torana vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 331 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.

Because 1976 Holden Torana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Holden Torana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.

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