1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 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 23 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 269 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Monaro | P5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3032 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
