2006 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 38 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 5 kg more 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 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 316 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
