1979 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 895 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1972 Holden Torana | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Electra | Torana |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |