1969 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 415 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | NP300 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |