1996 Honda NSX vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 28 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, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda NSX | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | NSX | Monaro |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5024 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2830 mm |