1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 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.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Monaro | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2355 mm |