1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 145 kg more than 1964 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |