1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Monaro | 140 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |