1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 430 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Avanti | Holden |
| Model | Avanti | Torana |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |
