2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. Both 2004 Buick Park Avenue and 2005 Holden Monaro are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Because 2005 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 2005 Holden Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2005 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. 2004 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Park Avenue | Monaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |