1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 18 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 250 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Monaro | Concerto |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |