2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Express | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2800 mm |
