2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (369 Nm). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
Make Holden Vauxhall
Model Caprice Monaro
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3788 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 329 HP
Torque 369 Nm 465 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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