1980 Toyota Crown vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 102 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana.
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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1976 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Crown | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Crown | Torana |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
