2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 7 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro. 2012 Aston Martin DBS 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. 2012 Aston Martin DBS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Monaro 2012 Aston Martin DBS
Make Holden Aston Martin
Model Monaro DBS
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 5900 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 229 HP 510 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 569 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1602 kg 1810 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4719 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1905 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2741 mm


 

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