2005 Porsche 996 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 996 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 11 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 996 | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 996 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |