1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 228 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (427 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1996 Porsche 911 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. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Monaro | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 650 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |