1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 45 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 365 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Chevelle | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |
