2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2002 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 198 kg more than 2002 Holden 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, 2002 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Blazer | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
