1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 33 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 231 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 585 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | Monaro | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1820 mm |
