1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1969 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla. 1999 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1969 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1969 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
