1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave 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 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 406 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
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, 2012 Buick Enclave, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Dodge Monaco | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
Make | Dodge | Buick |
Model | Monaco | Enclave |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1842 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |