1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 23 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 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Because 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5024 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
