1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt, 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt.

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