1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1971 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1971 Maserati Bora 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1968 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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1971 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Holden | Maserati |
Model | Monaro | Bora |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |