2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (305 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Monte Carlo | Venza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |