1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1971 Holden Monaro and 1971 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 535 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Holden | Triumph |
| Model | Monaro | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2110 mm |
