1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 114 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | 270 R |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |