1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 39 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, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
