1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 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 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 76 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Holden | Triumph |
Model | Monaro | TR7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2170 mm |