1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1998 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1998 Mazda MPV is newer by 30 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 260 kg more 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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1998 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Monaro | MPV |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5024 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
