1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1971 BMW 2002 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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 (356 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 2002 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
