1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 24 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 240 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Monaro | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
