2012 Toyota 4Runner vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 593 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota 4Runner | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | 4Runner | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2830 mm |
