1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |