2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 33 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 870 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Caterham | Holden |
Model | 7 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |