1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 464 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Monaco | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
