1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 31 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Monaro | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
