1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 36 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 19 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 95 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2007 Honda NSX 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. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Monaro | NSX |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |