1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 10 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century.
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 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Century |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |