2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.

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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1976 Holden Sunbird has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Condor 1976 Holden Sunbird
Make Toyota Holden
Model Condor Sunbird
Year Released 2001 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1812 cc 1897 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 88 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1160 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2590 mm


 

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