1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1975 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. 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 148 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 610 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Monaro | 1975 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monaro | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
