1995 BMW CLS vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS 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 CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | CLS | Monaro |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |