2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2005 Toyota Camry 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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 (305 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
