1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 560 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
