1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1992 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 15 kg more 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Commodore. 1992 Holden Commodore 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. 1992 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Monaro | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |