1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 965 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Monaro | 965 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |