1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2001 Holden Monaro is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Monaro weights approximately 525 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 2001 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2001 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | 911 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2800 mm |
