1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Holden Torana
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 244 kg more than 1970 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1970 Holden Torana | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Torana |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 3034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |