1974 Holden Monaro vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Monaro weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 Toyota Cressida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Cressida. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Holden Monaro | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Cressida |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2832 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |