1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1973 Rover P5B is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 210 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 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Monaro | P5B |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
