1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 165 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 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Monaro | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2624 mm |
