2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
