1972 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 40 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1972 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Monaro | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Monaro | 750 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
