1997 Acura Integra vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1997 Acura Integra is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 178 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra.

Because 1971 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (176 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 1997 Acura Integra 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.

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