1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 78 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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 (356 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Supra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 356 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |