2012 Dodge Charger vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 44 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 337 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Charger | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Charger | Monaro |
Year Released | 2012 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5024 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2830 mm |