1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (365 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | Monaro | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
