2005 Holden Monaro vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 852 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Simca |
| Model | Monaro | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |
