2005 Holden Statesman vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, both 2005 Holden Statesman and 2005 Vauxhall Monaro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Statesman weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Statesman | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Statesman | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |