1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Celica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |