1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, 1978 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 240. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 240.
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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 240. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Monaro | 240 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
