1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 4 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 195 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Holden | Plymouth |
Model | Monaro | Volare |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |