1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3.
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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 3 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
