1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
