1968 Holden Monaro vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 374 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.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3246 mm |