1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (411 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | Monaro |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 411 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |