1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Impala | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2830 mm |
