1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 702 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
