1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 6 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 40 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 355 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Monaro | 930 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
