1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3110 mm |
