1995 BMW 840 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 24 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 360 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 840 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |