1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 80 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (478 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Monaco | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 478 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3570 mm |
