2006 BMW 545 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 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, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 545 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5733 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
