2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2000 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 277 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro.
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, 2000 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 2000 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Holden | Marcos |
| Model | Monaro | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 506 HP |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 613 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
