2005 Holden UTE vs. 2005 Scion xB
To start off, both 2005 Holden UTE and 2005 Scion xB were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Scion xB. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden UTE weights approximately 414 kg more than 2005 Scion xB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Scion xB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xB. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden UTE | 2005 Scion xB | |
| Make | Holden | Scion |
| Model | UTE | xB |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
