1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 43 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 585 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.
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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Holden | Dodge |
| Model | Monaro | Charger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3053 mm |
