1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 21 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, 1989 Volvo 740 (116 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 30 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Monaro | 740 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
