1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 8 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
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 (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |