1972 Holden Monaro vs. 1997 Lada 110
To start off, 1997 Lada 110 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada 110 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Holden Monaro.
Because 1972 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada 110, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Lada 110 (266 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm). This means 1997 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Monaro | 1997 Lada 110 | |
| Make | Holden | Lada |
| Model | Monaro | 110 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1480 kg |
