1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 10 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 218 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
