1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (159 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 477 kg more than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2380 mm |
