2009 BMW M6 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (501 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. 2009 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M6 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 501 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2800 mm |
