1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 35 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, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Monaro | 530 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
