1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. 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 117 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Monaco | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
