1973 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Monaro weights approximately 34 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Monaro | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Monaro | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |