1993 BMW M5 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M5 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M5 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
