1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 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 78 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 616 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Monaco | 504 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
