1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 45 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 760 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Monaro | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
