1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2012 Holden Cruze

To start off, 2012 Holden Cruze is newer by 43 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) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Holden Cruze. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Cruze.

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, 2012 Holden Cruze, 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) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Cruze. (148 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Cruze. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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