2003 Nissan 350Z vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 2003 Nissan 350Z and 2003 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 138 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2003 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (371 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Nissan 350Z | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | 350Z | Monaro |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 371 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |