2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Holden Monaro and 2005 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio.
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 Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Monaro | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |
