1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 633 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 360 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Holden | Lotec |
| Model | Monaro | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1650 kg |
