1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 23 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 96 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Dodge | Lada |
| Model | Monaco | Niva |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
