2004 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2005 Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna, 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 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sienna. 2004 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Sienna | Monaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |