1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 535 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Holden | Wartburg |
| Model | Monaro | 311 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
