2002 Chrysler Concorde vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro

To start off, both 2002 Chrysler Concorde and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 37 kg more than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. (340 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler Concorde.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chrysler Concorde 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
Make Chrysler Vauxhall
Model Concorde Monaro
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3516 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 251 HP 328 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 465 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1618 kg 1655 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2800 mm


 

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