1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 Buick Centurion 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 150 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco. 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 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Centurion | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3110 mm |
