1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 349 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |