1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2007 Peugeot 407

To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 38 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 220 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 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, 2007 Peugeot 407, 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 (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.

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