2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT vs. 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT and 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS. (181 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Monte Carlo LT (305 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT | 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
