1974 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1974 Holden Monaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Monaro weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 1974 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Monaro | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Holden | Marcos |
Model | Monaro | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2832 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |