1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. Both 1969 Holden Monaro and 1956 Rover P4 are equipped with a 2,638 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. 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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1956 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1969 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1969 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Monaro | P4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
