1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (113 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | Monaro | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |