1970 Holden Monaro vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Monaro | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Monaro | 330 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
