1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Coronet | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 3032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2830 mm |
