1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 4 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 450 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | Monaro | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3080 mm |