1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 115 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |