1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 579 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1967 Chevrolet Impala 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. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Impala | Monaro |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |