2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 463 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Monaro | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
