2003 Holden Monaro vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 311 kg more than 2003 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Monaro | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Holden | Cadillac |
| Model | Monaro | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1913 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
