1968 BMW 2000 vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 642 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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, 2003 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 2000 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
