1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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 (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Monaro | P4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3032 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |