2004 Vauxhall Monaro vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 7 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 29 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Monaro | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2497 mm |
