2008 BMW 323 vs. 1974 Holden Torana

To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Holden Torana (427 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 1974 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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