1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 285 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 409 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |