2004 Vauxhall Monaro vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 64 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti M. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Infiniti |
| Model | Monaro | M |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
