1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 363 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
