1993 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 25 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M3 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
