1972 Chrysler 160 vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, both 1972 Chrysler 160 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 146 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 912 kg more than 1972 Chrysler 160. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler 160 | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | 160 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 478 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3110 mm |
