1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 82 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.
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 Nissan Qashqai, 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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
