2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 36 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 560 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | Vanquish | Monaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |