1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 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, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 197 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Monaco | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Monaco | Defender |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3230 mm |