1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
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 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Monaro | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
