1956 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 153 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
