1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 1 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 375 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. 1972 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1972 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Vega | Monaro |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |