1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Monaro | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |