1976 BMW 630 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 5 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 630 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |