1997 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1997 BMW 316 is newer by 29 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1997 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 316.
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 (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 316 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 316 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
