1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 42 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 57 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Because 1968 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Monaro | Carens |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5024 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
