1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 126 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monaco | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
