1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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 (478 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Monte Carlo | Monaco |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 478 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3110 mm |