1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Monaro | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3210 mm |