2012 Nissan Juke vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 38 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 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 132 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Holden Torana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Juke | 1974 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Juke | Torana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4125 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
