1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 41 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monaro | SL |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3032 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
