1998 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 330 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
