1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 230 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Monaro | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
