1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette

To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 20 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.

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, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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