1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (157 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 221 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham.
Because 1969 Holden Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (231 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Brougham | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
