1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 41 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 385 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Monaco | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 528 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3210 mm |
