1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1979 Volvo 66

To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 9 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.

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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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