1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 740 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
