1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 44 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, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 330 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Monaro | 640 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2855 mm |