1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture 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 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 88 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Toyota Venture. 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Venture |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
