2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Monaro | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Monaro | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |