1984 BMW 628 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 13 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 155 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 628 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |