1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Monaro | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |