1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1970 Datsun 240Z
To start off, both 1970 Holden Monaro and 1970 Datsun 240Z were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Datsun 240Z (151 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 240Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 247 kg more than 1970 Datsun 240Z.
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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 240Z. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 240Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Monaro | 1970 Datsun 240Z | |
| Make | Holden | Datsun |
| Model | Monaro | 240Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2300 mm |
