1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 947 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Monaco | 343 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2400 mm |
