1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Jensen SP

To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 Jensen SP were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 468 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.

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 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1971 Jensen SP 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 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Holden Monaro 1971 Jensen SP
Make Holden Jensen
Model Monaro SP
Year Released 1971 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2637 cc 7206 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 113 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4700 RPM
Torque 213 Nm 557 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1783 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2670 mm


 

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