1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 37 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 355 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Holden | Saturn |
Model | Monaro | Sky |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |