1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 42 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, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Monaro | 535 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3032 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
