1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 is newer by 10 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, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 413 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.
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 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Monaro | 936 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 702 kg |
