2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2005 Holden Monaro and 2005 Toyota Celica 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celica. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 468 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Celica, 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Monaro | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Monaro | Celica |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |