1996 BMW 540 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 25 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, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 425 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 540 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
