2007 BMW M vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2007 BMW M 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
