1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 4 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 209 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 757 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. 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 (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Vega | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |
