2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 29 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 V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Monaro | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
| Model | Monaro | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2601 mm |
