1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 12 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 51 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Soarer |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |