2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corvette | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
