1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 825 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Sixty | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
