1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith 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, 1991 TVR Griffith (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Monaro | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
