1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1968 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 211 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Chevelle | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
