1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, both 1971 Fiat ESV 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 233 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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