1990 BMW 518 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 22 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 518 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
