1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 24 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
