2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 40 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 358 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | 300 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2830 mm |
