1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Monaro | 968 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |