2004 Vauxhall Monaro vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 8 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Audi RS5. (354 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi RS5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 will offer significantly more control. 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 (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi RS5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi RS5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Audi |
| Model | Monaro | RS5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1658 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
