1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 Lamborghini Jarama were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 225 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 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | Monaro | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
