1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 14 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 971 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro.
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. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monaro | Corniche |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |