1974 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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, 2010 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1974 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Monaro weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.

Because 1974 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 1974 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, 2010 Honda Civic (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Monaro.

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