1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 24 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, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti J30. (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti J30. 1992 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
Make | Holden | Infiniti |
Model | Monaro | J30 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |