1972 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 BMW 520 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 150 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 445 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 520 | Monaco |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5209 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.1 mm |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |