2009 BMW 730 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 38 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, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 485 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2009 BMW 730 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. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 730 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2830 mm |