1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 585 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Monaco | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Monaco | Soarer |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |