2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 2005 Buick LeSabre and 2005 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 16 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre, 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) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | LeSabre | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 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 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
