1993 Toyota Aristo vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 566 kg more than 1978 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Toyota Aristo | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Toyota | Holden |
Model | Aristo | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2590 mm |