1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1970 Holden Monaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 37 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro.
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.
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1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | DeLuxe | Monaro |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |