1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 615 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 918 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Monaco | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
