1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 39 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 38 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 2010 Toyota Tundra 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. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Tundra |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |