1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 673 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Monaro | 906 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
