1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 34 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 174 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 (356 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3240 mm |
