2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 (240 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (380 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
