2009 Dodge Durango vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 40 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 196 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Durango | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
