1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 929 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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Monaro | 929 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |