1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 46 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 14 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 375 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Dodge Monaco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monaco | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
