1978 BMW B7 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 160 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | B7 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1340 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
