1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Monaro | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
