1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 36 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 555 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
