1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro. 1965 Holden EH 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. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Monaro | EH |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |