1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1969 Holden Belmont and 1969 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 120 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Belmont | Monaro |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |