2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Holden Monaro and 2005 Kia Sorento 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 37 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Monaro | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Monaro | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 294 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |