1999 Acura NSX vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 30 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 349 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, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Acura | Holden |
| Model | NSX | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |
