1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1980 Porsche 930 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Monaro | 930 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |