1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 40 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 355 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Hilux |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3090 mm |