2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 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 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Arnage | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
