1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 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 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 620 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | 930 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
