2003 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 32 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 355 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2003 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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