2007 GMC Savana vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 39 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, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1199 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.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Savana | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2830 mm |
