1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1974 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 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 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 85 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Holden | Avanti |
| Model | Monaro | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
