1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 95 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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |