1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 589 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 54 L |
