1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 Peugeot 304 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 475 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1971 Peugeot 304 | |
Make | Holden | Peugeot |
Model | Monaro | 304 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |