2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 37 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (228 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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