1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 705 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Monaco | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Dodge | Mini |
Model | Monaco | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2466 mm |