2006 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 36 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 530 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
