2002 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2004 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2004 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2004 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 273 kg more than 2004 Holden 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2004 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model | SL | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
