2005 Holden Monaro vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1121 more horse power than 2005 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Monaro weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Monaro | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
Make | Holden | SSC |
Model | Monaro | Tuatara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 1350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 1042 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1991 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1092 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2667 mm |