1978 BMW M1 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 358 kg more than 1978 BMW M1. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M1 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 75 L |
