2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 150 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 350Z | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | 350Z | Monaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |