1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 14 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Monaro | 944 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
