1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (315 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 389 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (468 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monaro | SL |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
