1995 Holden Commodore vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 260 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Commodore | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2830 mm |
