2002 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2005 Saleen S7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 2002 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Monaro weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
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, 2005 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Holden Monaro | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Holden | Saleen |
Model | Monaro | S7 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2692 mm |