1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
