1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Monaro | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
