1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 3 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 80 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Monaro | Monaro |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |