1994 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada is newer by 23 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 400 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Because 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Holden |
| Model | Bravada | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
