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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 BMW 2002. 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 (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). 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 | 1990 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |