1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 574 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
