1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 999 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
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 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Monaco | Express |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
