1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 27 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman 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 (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Statesman. (370 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Statesman. 1995 Holden Statesman 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. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Monaro | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
