1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 25 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Monaro weights approximately 575 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (213 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | Seven | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2638 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2830 mm |
