Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2005 – 2007) vs Acura RL (2004 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 303 hp at most. The Acura RL has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is the lighter car, from 1,547 kg against 1,807 kg. At 4,996 mm, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo is 79 mm longer than the Acura RL.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Monte Carlo
2005 – 2007
|
Acura
RL
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2007 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 213 – 307 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 290 – 438 Nm | 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,996 mm | 4,917 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,547 – 1,565 kg | 1,807 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.