2010 Mazda Premacy vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 39 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 139 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Because 1971 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Premacy. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda Premacy 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:
2010 Mazda Premacy | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Mazda | Holden |
Model | Premacy | Monaro |
Year Released | 2010 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |