2006 BMW 130 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 35 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, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 130 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
