1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Monaro | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3032 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
