1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1975 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 8 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 6,292 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 974 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Dodge Monaco (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1975 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monaco | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
