1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1969 Holden Monaro and 1969 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (129 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. 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 (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
Model | Monaro | 1600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3032 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 246 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |