1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 40 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 27 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 620 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Monaco | 3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2639 mm |
