1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1968 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Monaro | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |
