1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1989 Westfield ZEI 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Holden | Westfield |
Model | Monaro | ZEI |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |