2010 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 42 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Holden |
| Model | Gallardo | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1166 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
