1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 12 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 925 kg more 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monaro | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |