1977 BMW 528 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 9 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 528 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
