1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 229 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 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 (516 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
