1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 226 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.
Because 1968 Holden Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. 1998 Buick Park Avenue 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. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
