1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 534 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | 944 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2390 mm |
