1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 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 4,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Monaro | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 4980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
