1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 43 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | Monaro | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
