1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Dodge Monaco were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 353 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Matador | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |
