1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 30 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, 1972 Dodge Monaco (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (154 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 870 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (478 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 478 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3400 mm |
