2008 Tata Nano vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano 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 203 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 780 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Nano 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:
2008 Tata Nano | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Tata | Holden |
Model | Nano | Monaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 624 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |