2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 535 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tahoe | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
