1999 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 37 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.
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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 2005 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Viper | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
