1970 Holden Monaro vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 8 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Monaro | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |