1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Monaro | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
