1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Honda Accord 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1984 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 430 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1984 Honda Accord | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Monaro | Accord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |