1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX 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 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Monaro | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5024 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
