1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Fellow and 1970 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
Model | Fellow | Monaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2830 mm |