1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 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 3,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 Toyota Crown. 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 (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3032 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |