1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 Mazda Tribute

To start off, 2011 Mazda Tribute is newer by 40 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, 2011 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 160 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.

Because 1971 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Tribute. 2011 Mazda Tribute 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. 2011 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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