1970 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (182 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 40 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 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 (356 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

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