1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 38 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 11 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 36 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky. 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Holden | Saturn |
Model | Monaro | Sky |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |