1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 20 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Bitter | Holden |
Model | Type III | Monaro |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |