1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 24 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 560 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (478 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | 993 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 478 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
