1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 33 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 177 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 657 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Dodge Monaco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Dodge Monaco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monaco | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2512 mm |
