1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 45 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, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco. 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Dodge Monaco | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Monaco | 650 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6292 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |