1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1972 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 405 kg more than 1972 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1972 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Venture | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
