1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 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 90 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 630 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Monaro | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
