1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 4 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 885 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. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | Lagonda | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
