1973 BMW Touring vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 285 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | Touring | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
