1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Holden | Sunbeam |
Model | Monaro | Alpine |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |