1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (300 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 593 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Jensen Interceptor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor will offer significantly more control. 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 Jensen Interceptor (556 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | Monaro | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
