2006 BMW 535 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 535 weights approximately 350 kg more 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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 535 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 535 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |