2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2005 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2005 Holden Caprice and 2005 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Holden Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Holden Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Magentis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (369 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 2005 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Caprice | Magentis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3788 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 369 Nm | 184 Nm |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |