2000 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 29 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, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX 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:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | NSX | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
