1971 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 41 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 189 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 2012 Nissan 370Z 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. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
