1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | 6239D | Monaro |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2830 mm |