1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 7 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 130 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
