1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 1988 Volvo 480 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, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 480. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 860 kg more than 1988 Volvo 480. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 480. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Monaco | 480 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
