1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 144 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.

Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.

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