1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 38 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 115 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | 350Z |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |