1992 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 21 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 260 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 545. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 545 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |