1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 35 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 100 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 575 kg more than 2003 Smart Roadster. 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | Monaro | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5024 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
