2002 Holden Monaro vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 11 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Monaro weights approximately 91 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Because 2002 Holden 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 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA, 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 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Monaro | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2776 mm |
