1981 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 9 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 950 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1972 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | Torana |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
