1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 2010 Toyota Camry, 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 (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Camry |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2776 mm |
