1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 665 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | Sunny |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |