1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Vega 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 94 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 915 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Vega | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3110 mm |
