1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 29 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 560 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Monaro | Familia |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |