1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Monaro | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
