2005 Holden Caprice WHII vs. 2005 Holden Caprice WM 3.6

To start off, both 2005 Holden Caprice WHII and 2005 Holden Caprice WM 3.6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice WHII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice WHII (295 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice WM 3.6. (262 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice WHII should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice WM 3.6.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice WHII (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice WM 3.6. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice WHII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice WM 3.6.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice WHII 2005 Holden Caprice WM 3.6
Make Holden Holden
Model Caprice Caprice
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 295 HP 262 HP
Torque 446 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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