1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 26 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 680 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Monaro | Today |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |