1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 27 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 968 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | 968 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
