1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 130 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Monaro | Cayman |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2415 mm |