2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2007 Opel GT

To start off, 2007 Opel GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (369 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel GT. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel GT. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel GT has manual transmission. 2007 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2007 Opel GT
Make Holden Opel
Model Caprice GT
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3788 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 260 HP
Torque 369 Nm 353 Nm
Top Speed 228 km/hour 229 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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