1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1997 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1997 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 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, 1997 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 235 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.

Because 1997 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Legacy.

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