1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 423 kg more than 1978 Renault 5. 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 (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1978 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Monaro | 5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
