2009 GMC Envoy vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy 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 11 more horse power than 2009 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 940 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Envoy | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
