1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1971 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | Torana |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
