2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Kia Sedona

To start off, both 2005 Holden Monaro and 2005 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.

Because 2005 Holden Monaro 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 Monaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sedona, 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 Monaro (374 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Monaro 2005 Kia Sedona
Make Holden Kia
Model Monaro Sedona
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 229 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 296 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1602 kg 2087 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2920 mm


 

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