1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 815 kg more than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. 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 (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2010 mm |
