1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 32 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 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan HyperMini weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1900 mm |
