1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Monaco | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
