1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 162 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |
