2005 BMW 520 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 37 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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 (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 520 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |