1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser

To start off, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser is newer by 28 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 59 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser weights approximately 225 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.

Because 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser. (373 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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