1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 56 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1967 Dodge Monaco has manual transmission. 1967 Dodge Monaco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
