1971 Vauxhall Firenza vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 768 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (91 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Firenza | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
