1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |