1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1972 Rover 2000
To start off, 1972 Rover 2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1972 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 467 kg more than 1972 Rover 2000. 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 2000. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1972 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1972 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1972 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Monaco | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2640 mm |
