1988 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 19 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 730 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |