1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 9 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, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 540 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Dodge | Bitter |
| Model | Monaco | SC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
