1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont 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 52 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Belmont | Monaro |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 5024 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |