1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 690 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2590 mm |
