1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 150 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430.
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, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Monaro | 430 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
