1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 5 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Monaro | 929 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |