2003 Vauxhall Monaro vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 353 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.
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 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
| Model | Monaro | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
