1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1971 Abarth 595 and 1971 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1971 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1971 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | 595 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |