1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 238 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Monaco | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2900 mm |
